How long does it take to get centrelink refund after you have done your tax?

Question

How long does it take to get centrelink refund after you have done your tax?

Answer 1

A refund from Centrelink?...are you joking?....I dont think you will get a refund...you will more than likely just get your "pretend centrelink debt" wiped out if that is what has happened...ie: if they have billed you $$$$ because you  were supposedly overpaid because you didnt get your tax done....if this is the case you shouldnt have paid them back the money until you have had your tax done, especially if it means they end up owing you money 'cos they wont pay it back to you....

If on the other hand you want to know how long til you get your tax refund well that takes a few weeks...maybe 3-4...can be longer during peak times such as now.

Answer 2

Depends on when you lodged your return. Are you talking about centrlink or family assistance. From what I am aware centrlink don't packpay, however family tax benefit started rolling out the supplement today regardless of tax returns lodged, however they will do it randomly, so no idea when it will happen for any particular person. I lodged return on 1st, my tax notice was sent to family assistance on 14th, they sent it back to tax office yesterday (15th) and have instructed tax office to pay my supplement with my tax. I should get it either over the weekend or early next week apparently.

If you log on to online services and check if actual income for 07/08 is available yet but no supplement showing, you can assume it will be paid with tax.

HTH